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Isolation

A lone whale shark emerges from the dark abyss. The largest fish in the world spends most of its time in solitude, wandering the seas in search of its microscopic prey. In the age of shark finning, will this shark meet another of its kind? Or is it destined to wander the ocean alone?

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Black & White Photo Contest

2023

Honorable Mention

Wildlife

Professional

Isolation

A lone whale shark emerges from the dark abyss. The largest fish in the world spends most of its time in solitude, wandering the seas in search of its microscopic prey. In the age of shark finning, will this shark meet another of its kind? Or is it destined to wander the ocean alone?

About Artist

Kaushiik Subramaniam

Wildlife conservation biologist & photographer

Kaushiik Subramaniam

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Landscapes, Nature, Photojournalism, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United Kingdom

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